Wilkes University

Wilkes University Quick Facts

Program Description

The Wilkes University School of Pharmacy provides a dynamic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum, focused on the future, that will serve as the foundation for life long learning and practice. Our graduates will be able to provide quality patient care in a wide range of health systems, in metropolitan and rural areas, and will be potential leaders in the profession. http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-college-of-pharmacy/

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $300 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

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Acceptance Rate for Wilkes University

85%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 85%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Wilkes University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school.

Requirements

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Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes.

Pass/fail grades: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. The pass must be equivalent to a 2.0 ( C ) or higher.

Completion timing: All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to enrollment. Under certain circumstances, summer courses may be considered based on the completion date of the course.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Instructions to Evaluator: A frank appraisal of the applicant is requested. This recommendation will be utilized in weighting the applicant. Please be aware that the pharmacy profession entails critical responsibilities, and that a high rating should only be given to exceptional applicants. Thank you for your assistance.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Required on-site interview or on Microsoft Teams.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 30, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
Students from certain countries are waived from the taking the TOEFL exam. Please reach out to Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy for additional information.

Contact Information

Website: https://wilkes.edu/pharm

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